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Staging and Grading in Gerodontology-An Introduction.

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  • 1Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Gerodontology
|May 28, 2026

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A new framework defines and grades oral health in older adults, integrating biological, functional, and social factors. This approach aims to standardize clinical care, research, and education in gerodontology.

Keywords:
case complexityfrailtyhyposalivationnutritionolder adultsoral health caresocio‐economic statustreatment planningxerostomia

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Area of Science:

  • Gerodontology
  • Oral Health Assessment
  • Aging Research

Background:

  • Gerodontology currently lacks a standardized system for evaluating case complexity and the diverse factors influencing oral health in older adults.
  • This deficiency hinders consistent clinical practice, research, and educational approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an evidence-based, internationally recognized framework for staging and grading oral health in older adults.
  • To establish a unified language for gerodontological assessment.

Main Methods:

  • An international collaborative effort was undertaken to create a comprehensive case definition.
  • The process involved synthesizing evidence to define staging and grading criteria for older adults' oral health.

Main Results:

  • The developed framework includes staging across three domains: the individual, oral function (both clinical and self-reported), and oral disease levels (caries, periodontal disease, mucosal conditions).
  • Grading encompasses a wide array of risk factors, including oral health status (caries, periodontal disease), prosthetic needs, xerostomia, systemic health (multimorbidity, polypharmacy), dependency, nutrition, socioeconomic status, and social support.

Conclusions:

  • This novel framework successfully integrates biological, functional, systemic, and social determinants of oral health into a cohesive structure.
  • It has achieved broad international consensus, providing a common lexicon for clinical practice, scientific inquiry, education, and policy development in gerodontology.
  • Future research should focus on validating the framework's feasibility, accuracy, and responsiveness to interventions.